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You know, this is some shit that I expect when dealing with some shady asshole on ebay, but LMG?

Bro... Are you ok?

I always wondered if Linus was actually a slimy POS, but this Billet Labs situation has cemented it for me. If you haven't watched the Gamers Nexus followup video, definitely watch it.

Gamers Nexus - HW News - Linus Tech Tips' Terrible Response

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[–] [email protected] 11 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Ackshually, professional grade tools are very expensive and they're of different quality than what you get at Home Depot. Materials, thicknesses, manufacturing tolerances are different and more expensive. As a result they last longer, sometimes drastically. The MegaPro screwdriver LTT got theirs influenced by is around the same price as the LTT one.

Still fuck LTT.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

....I'm fully aware of the cost of professional tools. I own a few festool products.

However, for a goddamn human powered fucking screwdriver, $70 is INSANE. My co worker is wearing the hooding rn, has the backpack and screwdriver, and will not shut the fuck up about how amazing it is, so trust me, I've been hands on with it. And for the price, it's not worth it. Is it nice? Yes. Are there criticisms of it? Also YES. For $70 is should have a lifetime warranty.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

We're on the same page. MegaPro offers lifetime warranty.

Also those LTT logos better come off easily cause it might be getting a bit shameful walking around in them soon.